Crime in Sri Lanka

Crime is a present in various forms in Sri Lanka. Crime is segmented into two broad classifications: grave crimes (those which are indictable) and minor crimes (those which are not). Exceptions can be made for criminal liability on the grounds of duress, insanity, intoxication, necessity, and private defense. Punishment for crime includes several options: community service, fine, forfeiture of property, imprisonment, institutional treatment, probation, suspended sentence, and death;^[1] while the death penalty is available in the country, there have been no executions since 1976.^[2] Corporal punishments (whipping) has been abolished as of 2005.^[3]

^ Newman, Graeme R. (30 October 2010). Crime and Punishment around the World: [Four Volumes]. ABC-CLIO. pp. 21–. ISBN 978-0-313-35134-1.
^ Ghosh, Palash (April 26, 2013). "Despite Wave Of Violent Crime, Sri Lanka Remains Wary About Death Penalty". International Business Times. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
^ "Corporal Punishment (Repeal) Act (No. 23 of 2005) - Sect 3". Commonwealth Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 30 May 2021.

[Newman2010-1] Newman, Graeme R. (30 October 2010). Crime and Punishment around the World: [Four Volumes]. ABC-CLIO. pp. 21–. ISBN 978-0-313-35134-1.

[Ghosh2013-2] Ghosh, Palash (April 26, 2013). "Despite Wave Of Violent Crime, Sri Lanka Remains Wary About Death Penalty". International Business Times. Retrieved 12 June 2013.

[3] "Corporal Punishment (Repeal) Act (No. 23 of 2005) - Sect 3". Commonwealth Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 30 May 2021.

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